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}}Template:Main other{{#ifexpr:{{#invoke:ParameterCount|main|mapframe|image_map|image_map1|pushpin_map}} >2 |Template:Main other}} Flower Hill is a village in Nassau County, on the North Shore of Long Island, in New York, United States. The eastern half is considered part of the Greater Roslyn area, which is anchored by the Incorporated Village of Roslyn. Western and northern parts are more closely associated with Manhasset and Port Washington. The population was 4,794 at the time of the 2020 census.

The Incorporated Village of Flower Hill is located entirely within the Town of North Hempstead, and has been recognized as a Tree City USA since 2013.

History

Before the village (pre-colonization – 1930)

The location of Flower Hill was originally inhabited by Matinecock Native Americans.<ref name=":02">{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref> In the 17th century, Dutch and English colonists began to settle the area.<ref name=":02" />

This era saw members of prominent colonial families settled in the area, including members of the Hewlett family (the family after whom Hewlett, New York, and Hewlett Lane in Flower Hill are named).<ref name=":20">Template:Cite news</ref> Members of the family settled in the area during this time, and constructed the former Hewlett Homestead circa 1713.<ref name=":20" /><ref name=":1">{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref>

During this time, the area consisted of many farms, and was in an ideal location for them, as the goods produced in the area would be brought down to either Manhasset Bay in Manhasset or Port Washington, or to Hempstead Harbor in Roslyn for shipment to destinations in New York City and beyond.<ref name=":1" /><ref name=":43">{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref>

At this time, the heart of Flower Hill was located where modern-day Port Washington Boulevard, Bonnie Heights Road, and Country Club Drive intersect.<ref name=":1" /> This area included a blacksmith, general store, tavern, a village well, and a cemetery, in addition to a small number of homes.<ref name=":1" /><ref name=":43" />

Circa 1900, Carlos Munson – the heir to the Munson Steamship Company – and his wife, Mabel, settled in Flower Hill.<ref name=":1" /> Carlos and Mabel Munson were unhappy to be living near so many intoxicated locals found in this area, which prompted Mabel asking Carlos to do something to get rid of them. Carlos responded by purchasing the land, despite having no need for it.<ref name=":1" /> To further eliminate this issue, the Munsons gave some of this land to the Franciscan Missionaries of Mary.<ref name=":1" />

In the early decades of the 20th century, the New York & North Shore Traction Company operated a trolley line connecting Mineola, Roslyn, and Port Washington – as well as one connecting Flushing and Roslyn – through the village, utilizing Northern Boulevard, Middle Neck Road, and Port Washington Boulevard.<ref name=":43" /><ref name=":12">{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref><ref name=":83">Template:Cite book</ref>

The two lines intersected at a junction located at the intersection of Middle Neck Road and Northern Boulevard.<ref name=":43" /><ref name=":83" /> This was also the site of the company's former Roslyn trolley yard and a substation; it was located at the northwestern corner of the intersection.<ref name=":83" />

Additionally, a trolley siding existed in Flower Hill on the east side of Port Washington Boulevard, near its intersection with modern-day Farmview Road.<ref name=":83" />

Push for incorporation (1930 – 1931)

The push for Flower Hill's incorporation first started in 1930, when word was spread that Port Washington was planning to incorporate itself as a city.<ref name=":81" /><ref name=":122">Template:Cite news</ref> Upon hearing these rumors, residents of Flower Hill feared that the Flower Hill area would be placed within the boundaries of the proposed City of Greater Port Washington if those plans were ultimately to be approved. As a result, the residents of Flower Hill saw a need to incorporate the locality as a village, in order to prevent the area from becoming part of the rumored city.<ref name=":81" /><ref name=":122" />

After two unsuccessful attempts to hold a hearing on Flower Hill's incorporation as a village, residents tried for a third time in April 1931, and were successful.<ref name=":81" /> With the approval of the application for a hearing, a vote to decide whether or not Flower Hill should incorporate itself was set for April 27 of that year; the vote would be held in Carlos Munson's real estate office.<ref name=":81" />

During the vote on April 27, the residents of Flower Hill voted unanimously in favor of incorporating Flower Hill as a village, and the Incorporated Village of Flower Hill was ultimately born.<ref name=":81" /><ref name=":122" /><ref name=":18" />

Village of Flower Hill (1931 – present)

In May 1931, a few weeks after the birth of the village, its certificate of incorporation was signed.<ref name=":81">Template:Cite book</ref> Carlos Munson was originally selected to serve as its first Mayor but turned down the position, which was subsequently given to Arthur G. Elvin.<ref name=":1" /><ref name=":84">"Proceedings of a Regular Meeting -- Board of Trustees of the Incorporated Village of Flower Hill, Nassau County, New York." July 8, 1940. Flower Hill Board Minutes. Village of Flower Hill. July 8, 1940.</ref><ref name=":85">{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref> When founded, the population of Flower Hill was 288.<ref name=":18">{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref> The first village meeting took place in Carlos Munson's real estate office; Village Hall now occupies this parcel of land.<ref name=":18" />

In the mid-1930s, the Franciscan Missionaries of Mary would establish St. Francis Hospital as a cardiac sanatorium for children, on the land given to them by Carlos Munson. The first children arrived at this facility on February 8, 1937.<ref name=":1" /><ref name=":43"/>

Flower Hill started to see new housing developments be built in the coming years.<ref name=":1" /><ref>Template:Cite book</ref> One of the most notable, early developments constructed during this period is the majority of the Flower Hill Estates development, which was built by Walter Uhl. Work on the development began along Country Club Drive – in the vicinity the North Hempstead Country Club – in the latter half of the 1930s, before progressing southwards.<ref name=":1" /><ref name=":113">Map: Map of Flower Hill Estates - Section 1 (Map). May 1939 – via Nassau County Public Records.</ref><ref name=":46">Template:Cite news</ref> Uhl built many of the homes in Flower Hill Estates in the colonial style, to ensure that they would fit in with existing buildings and surroundings. Some of these homes were also built with reused wood from nearby barns, which were incorporated into their ceiling designs.<ref name=":1" /><ref name=":54">Template:Cite news</ref> During the development's construction process in 1939, an old Spanish "piece-of-eight" was unearthed by a construction worker.<ref name=":07">Template:Cite news</ref> The coin, dating back to 1793, was presented by Uhl to the Port Washington Public Library.<ref name=":07" />

In the years and decades following the Second World War, Flower Hill continued to be suburbanized, and many new developments were built as a result.<ref name="DecennialCensus">{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref> Many of these new developments were built over former estates (such as the Chanticlare at Flower Hill subdivision, which was built over the former estate of Jesse Ricks), farms (such as the Hewlett Farm subdivision, which was built over portions of the former Hewlett Homestead), and even former sand mines (such as certain parts of the Wildwood at Flower Hill development, built on land once owned by the Colonial Sand & Stone Company).<ref name=":20" /><ref>Template:Cite news</ref><ref>Map: Map of Hewlett Farm, Incorporated Village of Flower Hill (Map). August 26, 1983 – via Nassau County Public Records.</ref><ref name=":10">Map: Wildwood at Flower Hill (Map). March 30, 1967 – via Nassau County Public Records.</ref><ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref> A notable housing development built during this time is Flower Hill Country Estates, which was developed by Country Estates, Incorporated.<ref name=":43" /><ref name=":45">Template:Cite news</ref><ref name=":47">Map: "Map of Flower Hill Country Estates". November 29, 1954 – via Nassau County Public Records.</ref><ref name=":90">Template:Cite news</ref> The firm also built the Country Estates subdivision of nearby East Hills around the same time, over Clarence Mackay's former estate.<ref name=":43" /><ref name=":63">Template:Cite news</ref>

In 1946, Marjorie Church Logan (wife of William John Logan) was murdered in her home on Bonnie Heights Road – and her daughter, Marjory Jeanne, was shot and raped.<ref name="Sheffield 1–2, 8">Template:Cite news</ref> The suspect, Ward Beecher Caraway, was a butler and chauffeur at another estate in Flower Hill, and was ultimately sentenced to death for the crimes.<ref name="Sheffield 1–2, 8"/>

In 1948, Flower Hill Village Hall was constructed.<ref name=":43" /><ref name=":215">Template:Cite news</ref> It was designed by Roslyn-based architect Henry W. Johanson, and is located where Carlos Munson's real estate office had previously stood; it opened in 1949.<ref name=":43" /><ref name=":215" /><ref name=":42">{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref>

The construction of so many new housing developments and homes in the village – and the subsequent influx of children – prompted the Roslyn Union Free School District to construct the Roslyn–Flower Hill Elementary School, to better serve the needs of the section of area of Flower Hill zoned for Roslyn's schools, as well as to resolve overcrowding at the district's other schools; this was one of several schools constructed in the district during this era.<ref name=":43" /><ref name=":51">{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref> Built and opened in the early 1950s and sandwiched between the Wildwood and Broadridge developments, the Roslyn–Flower Hill Elementary School served the community until September 1980, when it was closed due to the declining enrollment numbers following the end of the baby-boom era.<ref name=":43" /><ref name=":51" /><ref name=":21">Template:Cite news</ref><ref name=":10" /><ref name=":73">Map: Flower Hill Broadridge (Map). February 25, 1942 – via Nassau County Public Records.</ref> The former school's property was later subdivided to become the Mashady Estates subdivision in the 1980s, and now consists of multiple single-family homes; it was developed by the N & H Development Corporation.<ref name=":43" /><ref name=":74">Template:Cite news</ref><ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref>

The early 1950s saw Walter J. Black, Inc. – at the time the nation's second-largest book advertiser – move its corporate headquarters from New York City to an office building along Northern Boulevard in Flower Hill.<ref>Template:Cite news</ref>

The former site of the Flower Hill School. After the school closed, the land was sold, sub-divided, and now contains multiple single-family homes. Note part of the former school's fence and the old, faded school district sign attached to it.
The former site of the Roslyn–Flower Hill Elementary School in 2020

Between 2012 and 2016, Elaine Phillips served as the mayor of Flower Hill. She served in this capacity until being elected to the New York State Senate in November 2016.<ref name=":1" /><ref name=":2">Template:Cite news</ref> The Phillips Administration oversaw the rehabilitation and modernization of the village-owned Flower Hill Park, which included the installation of a state-of-the-art playground for children.<ref name=":3">{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref>

On October 29, 2012, Superstorm Sandy made landfall, and caused widespread damage throughout the New York metropolitan area.<ref>Template:Cite news</ref> The entirety of the Village of Flower Hill lost power as a result of this storm.<ref name=":30">{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref> Due to communication errors from the Long Island Power Authority, some residents were without power for two unusually cold weeks.<ref name=":30" /> Village officials kept Village Hall open despite the fact that telephone lines and the heating system were initially down.<ref name=":30" /> Village officials also as regularly reached out to LIPA and local residents, and assisted in removing downed trees. Some officials even checked in on every senior living alone in the village, also offering them free transportation to and from shelters and ensuring that they were stocked with food.<ref name=":30" /> When the generators for Village Hall started to run, village officials started offering residents with heat, power, and even coffee at the building.<ref name=":30" /> There were no storm-related fatalities in Flower Hill, and only one home was lost within the village, when its generator caught fire.<ref name=":30" />

In response to all of the trees lost in Flower Hill due to Hurricane Sandy, the village created a tree planting program, through which residents can receive a free tree for their property, given that the tree is planted in the village's right-of-way.<ref name=":42" /><ref name=":80">{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref> This program helped the village become recognized as a Tree City USA.<ref name=":42" />

Robert McNamara became Mayor in 2016, succeeding Senator Phillips.<ref name=":1" /> A notable accomplishment of the McNamara Administration was the initiation of the process of village's takeover of Middle Neck Road (former CR D55) – which connects Northern and Port Washington Boulevards – from Nassau County, which had been a goal of the village's for several years, given the poor upkeep from the Nassau County Department of Public Works.<ref name=":16">{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref><ref name="nassauplan">Template:Cite report</ref> In the deal, the Nassau County would repair the road and repave the road, and would then sell it to the Village of Flower Hill for $1.<ref name=":16" /><ref name=":4" /><ref name=":17">{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref> In the past, the Village of Flower Hill also purchased the Flower Hill Park and the Flower Hill section of Stonytown Road from Nassau County.<ref name=":17" /><ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref>

McNamara's administration also implemented a construction impact fee for large construction projects.<ref name=":4">{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref>

Mayor McNamara, who long-suffered from health complications, died on April 15, 2020.<ref name=":4" /><ref name=":6">{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref> Then-Deputy Mayor Brian Herrington subsequently assumed the duties of Mayor, in light of McNamara's passing.<ref name=":4" /><ref name=":6" /><ref name=":0">{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref><ref name=":7">{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref>

On August 4, 2020, Hurricane Isaias struck the New York metropolitan area as a strong tropical storm, causing widespread power outages and damage across the region.<ref>Template:Cite news</ref><ref>Template:Cite news</ref> Many trees in Flower Hill were uprooted, and much of the village lost power.<ref name=":26">{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref> Due to communication errors from PSEG Long Island, many delays took place in restoring power to the entirety of the village, resulting in some residents being without power for more than a week.<ref name=":26" /><ref name=":27">{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web

}}</ref> Village officials designated Village Hall as a cooling center and phone charging center for residents that were without power, following COVID-19 social distancing guidelines.<ref name=":27" />

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A downed tree on Sycamore Drive the following Tropical Storm Isaias

The 2020 mayoral election was supposed to take place on March 18, 2020 – but was postponed first until April 28 and then again until September, due to an order signed by Governor Andrew M. Cuomo as a result of COVID-19.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation

|CitationClass=web }}</ref> The election ultimately took place on Tuesday, September 15, 2020.<ref name=":28">{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref> The election, which was highly contested, saw then-Trustee Kate Hirsch challenging incumbent Mayor Brian Herrington.<ref name=":28" /> Herrington was ultimately re-elected by Flower Hill voters to serve a full term, defeating Hirsch; Herrington received 596 votes, and Hirsch received 233.<ref name=":28" /><ref>Template:Cite news</ref><ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref><ref name=":15">{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref>

On February 23, 2021, the Arbor Day Foundation designated Flower Hill as a Tree City USA for the seventh consecutive year.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref>

In early 2022, ownership of Middle Neck Road was officially transferred to the Village from Nassau County.<ref name=":52">{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref>

In 2023, the Village of Flower Hill created a gallery at Village Hall, known as the Flower Hill Village Historical Gallery. The gallery covers the history of Flower Hill and the surrounding areas.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref>

Geography

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U.S. Census map of Flower Hill

According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of Template:Convert, all land.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref>

Additionally, Flower Hill is located on the southern portion of the Cow Neck Peninsula.<ref>Template:Cite news</ref>

At 40º48' N, Flower Hill is located at roughly the same latitude as Canton, Ohio, Lincoln, Nebraska, Madrid, Spain, Aomori, Japan, Goshogawara, Japan, and Naples, Italy.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref><ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref><ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref>

Topography

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Mason's Overlook on Colony Lane in 2021, with the Empire State Building and the New York skyline visible

Like the rest of Long Island's North Shore, Flower Hill is situated on a terminal moraine, known as the Harbor Hill Moraine.<ref name=":58">{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation

|CitationClass=web }}</ref><ref name=":59">{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}Template:Dead link</ref> This moraine was formed by glaciers during the Wisconsin Glacial Episode, and is named for Harbor Hill in Roslyn; Harbor Hill is the highest geographic point in Nassau County.<ref name=":58" /><ref name=":59" />

Some of the hills in Flower Hill reach elevations high enough that on a clear day, the skyline of New York City can easily be seen from the ground – most notably in the Manhasset portion of the village.<ref>Template:Cite news</ref>

The highest point in Flower Hill is on Ridge Drive East, at Template:Convert. The lowest point is Hempstead Harbor, which is at sea level.<ref name=":29" /><ref name=":65">{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref> Both the highest and lowest points in Flower Hill are within the portion of the village served by the Roslyn Post Office.<ref name=":29">{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref><ref name=":65" />

Geology

Flower Hill is the namesake of the Flower Hill sand – a geologic unit of the Manhasset Formation.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref><ref>Template:Cite book</ref>

Drainage

Template:Flower Hill, NY watersheds Flower Hill is split among three minor drainage areas: Inner Hempstead Harbor (part of the Hempstead Harbor Watershed), Leeds Pond, and Whitney Pond (both of which are part of the Manhasset Bay Watershed).<ref name=":29" /><ref name=":66">{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref><ref name=":67">{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref><ref name=":68">{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref>

Furthermore, the village, as a whole, is located within the larger Long Island Sound/Atlantic Ocean Watershed.<ref name=":29" /><ref name=":66" /><ref name=":67" /><ref name=":68" />

Climate

The Village of Flower Hill features a humid subtropical climate (Cfa) under the Köppen climate classification and is located near the transitional zone between humid subtropical and humid continental (Dfa) climates.<ref name=":60">{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref><ref name=":61">{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref><ref name=":62">{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref> As such, the village experiences hot, humid summers and cold winters, and experiences precipitation throughout the entirety of the year.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref>Template:Weather box

Plant zone

According to the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Flower Hill is located within hardiness zone 7b.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref><ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref>

Economy

Flower Hill is a bedroom community of the City of New York.<ref name=":1" /> As such, a significant number of Flower Hill residents commute to/from New York for work.<ref name=":1" />

The village itself is predominantly residential in character, with the heavy majority of residential lots within the village being zoned for single-family homes.<ref name=":12" /><ref name=":252">{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref> The village has a business district at its southern end, along Northern Boulevard, Middle Neck Road, and Port Washington Boulevard; this is where the heavy majority of businesses within the village are located.<ref name=":12" /><ref name=":252" />

The largest employer in Flower Hill is St. Francis Hospital, located off Port Washington Boulevard near the center of the village.<ref name=":12" /><ref name=":8" /><ref name=":71">{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref> As of 2021, the hospital employed approximately 3,573 people, also making it the third-largest employer overall within the Town of North Hempstead.<ref name=":71" />

Demographics

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2020 census

As of the 2020 United States census, there were 4,794 people and 1,515 households in Flower Hill.<ref name="GR2" /> The racial makeup of the village was 72.86% White (71.40% non-Hispanic), 0.71% African American, 0.20% Native American, 18.86% Asian, 2.00% from other races, and 5.36% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 5.84% of the population.

The age distribution was 5.1% under the age of 5, 29.5% under the age of 18, 70.5% over the age of 18, and 15.4% 65 or older. The median age was 43.3 years.

The median household income was $234,702. About 3.1% of the population was below the poverty line, including 0.6% of those under age 18 and 16.8% of those age 65 or over.

Additionally, 4.2% of Flower Hill residents were veterans of the armed forces.

2010 census

As of the 2010 United States census, there were 4,665 people, 1,444 households, and 1,322 families in Flower Hill, and there were 1,597 housing units. The racial makeup of the village was 80.8% White, 5.1% African American, 0.0% Native American, 13.7% Asian, 0.0% from other races, and 0.3% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.7% of the population.<ref name="GR2" />

Of the 1,444 households, 52.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 85.4% were married couples living together, 5.5% had a female householder with no husband present, 0.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 8.4% were non-families. 7.5% of households were one person, and 3.9% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 3.19 and the average family size was 3.35.

The median age was 41.5 years. For every 100 females, there were 105.2 males.

The median household income was $195,833 and the median family income was $202,895. Males had a median income of $160,242 versus $67,188 for females. About 1.7% of families were below the poverty line.

Census 2000

As of the 2000 United States census, there were 4,508 people, 1,477 households, and 1,271 families in Flower Hill. The population density was Template:Convert. There were 1,514 housing units at an average density of Template:Convert. The racial makeup of the village was 85.65% White, 1.04% African American, 0.02% Native American, 10.31% Asian, 0.98% from other races, and 2.00% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.02% of the population.<ref name="GR2">{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref>

Of the 1,477 households, 39.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 78.1% were married couples living together, 5.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 13.9% were non-families. 11.8% of households were one person, and 6.9% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 3.03 and the average family size was 3.29.

The age distribution was 26.1% under the age of 18, 5.8% from 18 to 24, 22.8% from 25 to 44, 29.0% from 45 to 64, and 16.3% 65 or older. The median age was 42 years. For every 100 females, there were 94.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 91.2 males.

The median household income was $121,999 and the median family income was $133,075. Males had a median income of $100,000 versus $49,688 for females. The per capita income for the village was $64,997. About 2.0% of families and 2.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 1.7% of those under age 18 and 3.5% of those age 65 or over.

As of 2000, Flower Hill had the 8th largest Iranian population in the United States – behind Great Neck Plaza, New York and ahead of Roslyn, New York – with 7.5% of Flower Hill's population reporting Iranian Jewish ancestry.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref>

Government

Village government

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The meeting room inside Flower Hill Village Hall in 2023

As of January 2025, the mayor of Flower Hill is Randall Rosenbaum, the deputy mayor is Frank Genese, and the village trustees are Mary Jo Collins, Claire Dorfman, Max Frankel, Frank Genese, Gary Lewandowski, and Arthur J. Smith.<ref name=":0" /><ref name=":7" /><ref name=":9">{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref><ref name=":32">Template:Cite news</ref> All elected officials on the Board of Trustees serve two-year terms and are unpaid.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref><ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref>

The following is a list of Flower Hill's mayors, from 1931 to present:<ref name=":1" /><ref name=":0" /><ref name=":7" />

Mayors of Flower Hill:
Mayor's name Year(s) in office
Arthur G. Elvin 1931
W. John Logan 1931–1937
Stephen H. Mason 1937–1940
Julien T. Davies 1940–1944
Edward Q. Carr 1944–1950
Lawrence R. Bradley 1950–1951
Ralph B. Menke 1951–1957
Harold S. Shouse 1957–1962
John E. Mahoney 1962–1963
Benjamin Heller 1963–1970
George B. Higgins 1970–1974
Louis B. Resnick 1974–1981
Raymond W. Tekverk 1981–1988
John W. Walter 1988–1996
Derrick A. Rubin 1996–1998
James L. Damascus 1998–2005
Charles W. Weiss 2005–2012
Elaine Phillips 2012–2016
Robert McNamara 2016–2020
Brian Herrington 2020–2022
Randall Rosenbaum 2022–Present

Representation in higher government

Town representation

Flower Hill is located entirely within the Town of North Hempstead's 6th council district, which as of January 2025 is represented on the North Hempstead Town Council by Mariann Dalimonte (D–Port Washington).<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref>

County representation

Flower Hill is located entirely within the Nassau County Legislature's 11th Legislative district, which as of January 2025 is represented by Delia DiRiggi-Whitton (D–Glen Cove).<ref name=":12" /><ref name=":78">{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref>

State representation

New York State Senate

Flower Hill is located entirely within New York's 7th State Senate district, which as of January 2025 is represented by Jack M. Martins (R–Old Westbury).<ref name=":12" /><ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref>

New York State Assembly

Flower Hill is located within New York's 16th State Assembly district, which as of January 2025 is represented by Daniel J. Norber (R–Great Neck).<ref name=":12" /><ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref><ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref>

Federal representation

United States Congress

Flower Hill is located entirely within New York's 3rd Congressional district, which as of January 2025 is represented in the United States Congress by Thomas R. Suozzi (D–Glen Cove).<ref name=":12" /><ref>Template:Cite news</ref>

United States Senate

As with the rest of New York, Flower Hill is represented in the United States Senate by Kirsten E. Gillibrand (D) and Charles E. Schumer (D).<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref><ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref>

Politics

Template:Flower Hill, NY Election Districts Flower Hill contains four election districts which are located wholly within the village. All of these districts are located within New York's 16th State Assembly district (AD 16):<ref name=":12" /><ref name=":23">{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref>

  • AD 16 – ED 059
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  • AD 16 – ED 061
  • AD 16 – ED 062

Additionally, the North Hempstead Country Club and one residence are located within AD16 – ED055. This district is shared between parts of unincorporated Port Washington and this part of Flower Hill, and like the other four election districts in Flower Hill, it is also located within New York's 16th State Assembly district.<ref name=":23" />

In the 2024 U.S. presidential election, the majority of Flower Hill's voters voted for Donald J. Trump (R).<ref name=":23" /><ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref><ref>Template:Cite news</ref><ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref>

Parks and recreation

  • Flower Hill Village Park – A village-owned park, featuring with walking trails, a stage, a sports wall, and a playground, among other amenities.<ref name=":3" /><ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation

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An entrance to the Flower Hill Village Park in 2021
  • North Hempstead Country Club – A private country club, located in the northeastern part of the village.<ref name=":1" /><ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation

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  • Elderfields Preserve – A historic farm, museum, and nature preserve; it is owned by Nassau County.<ref name=":48" />

Flower Hill also features and maintains several smaller park strips throughout the village, in addition to a network of walking tours pertaining to the history of the village.<ref name=":43" />

Additionally, the portion of Flower Hill zoned for the Manhasset Union Free School District is located within the boundaries of (and is thus served by) the Manhasset Park District.<ref name=":12" /><ref name=":49">{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref> This special district owns and operates numerous parks and parking facilities throughout the Greater Manhasset area.<ref name=":49" />

Education

Schools

Public school districts

Template:Flower Hill, NY School Districts The Incorporated Village of Flower Hill is located within the boundaries of (and is thus served by) the Manhasset Union Free School District, the Port Washington Union Free School District, and the Roslyn Union Free School District.<ref name=":12" /><ref name=":452">{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref><ref name=":11">{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref> As such, children who reside within Flower Hill attend public school go to school in one of these three districts, depending on where they reside within the village.<ref name=":12" /><ref name=":452" /><ref name=":11" />

Additionally, the Roslyn Union Free School District's former Roslyn–Flower Hill Elementary School was located within the section of the village zoned for Roslyn's schools.<ref name=":21" />

Private education

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The Vincent Smith School in 2023

The Village of Flower Hill is also home to the Vincent Smith School.<ref name=":25">{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref> This private school is located off Port Washington Boulevard and serves students in grades one through twelve.<ref name=":25" /><ref>Map: Homewood, Inc. Village of Flower Hill (Map). May 1968 – via Nassau County Public Records.</ref><ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref>

Library districts

Flower Hill is served by three library districts, which correspond with the school district boundaries:<ref name=":12" />

  • The Bryant Library (Roslyn) – Serves the section of the village zoned for the Roslyn UFSD, through the Bryant Library.<ref name=":12" />
  • The Manhasset Library District – Serves the section of the village zoned for the Manhasset UFSD, through the Manhasset Public Library.<ref name=":12" />
  • The Port Washington Library District – Serves the section of the village zoned for the Port Washington UFSD, through the Port Washington Public Library.<ref name=":12" />

All three libraries are members of the Nassau Library System.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref>

Media

Newspapers

The Incorporated Village of Flower Hill has three newspapers of record: The Manhasset Press–Times, The Port Washington News–Times, and The Roslyn News–Times.<ref name=":52" /><ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref><ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref><ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref> All three of these papers are owned by Schneps Media.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref>

Other major newspapers serving Flower Hill include Newsday, New York Post, The New York Times, and The Wall Street Journal.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref><ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref>

Television

Flower Hill is one of North Shore TV's fourteen member villages.<ref name=":53">{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref><ref name=":55">{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref> North Shore TV provides Flower Hill and the other member villages with public-access television programming, through Altice USA and Verizon Fios – the main cable television providers in the area.<ref name=":53" /><ref name=":55" />

Infrastructure

Transportation

Road

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Port Washington Boulevard (NY 101) in Flower Hill in 2023, looking south from Bonnie Heights Road

Two state-owned roads pass through and serve the village:<ref name=":12" />

Other major roads which are located within (or pass through) the Village of Flower Hill include Bridge Road, Manhasset Woods Road, Middle Neck Road, Mineola Avenue (CR E64), Old Northern Boulevard (CR D71), Stonytown Road, and West Shore Road (CR 15).<ref name=":12" />

Additionally, the western end of the William Cullen Bryant Viaduct, which carries NY 25A over Hempstead Harbor and the Village of Roslyn, is located in Flower Hill.<ref name=":12" />

Rail

While there are no Long Island Rail Road stations located within the village limits, the Port Washington Branch does form portions of the Manhasset – Flower Hill and Plandome Manor – Flower Hill borders.<ref name=":12" />

The nearest stations to the village are Manhasset, Plandome, and Port Washington on the Port Washington Branch, as well as the Roslyn station on the Oyster Bay Branch.<ref name=":12" />

Bus

Flower Hill is served by the n20H, n20X, n21, and n23 bus routes – all of which are operated by Nassau Inter-County Express (NICE).<ref name=":13">{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref> These four bus routes travel through the area via Northern Boulevard and Old Northern Boulevard, along the southern border of Flower Hill.<ref name=":13" /> The n23 also travels along Port Washington Boulevard, through the heart of the village.<ref name=":13" />

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A westbound n20H bus turning onto Northern Boulevard from Old Northern Boulevard in Flower Hill

Additionally, NICE's Port Washington Shuttle (connecting the downtown areas of Port Washington and Roslyn, as well as the Port Washington LIRR station) traverses West Shore Road on the southeastern edge of Flower Hill between the two communities – though it makes no stops within village limits.<ref name=":13" /><ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref>

Historic trolley line

Between the 1900s and the 1920s, the Port Washington Line of the New York and North Shore Traction Company, ran between Mineola and Port Washington, via Roslyn.<ref name=":43" /><ref name=":12" /><ref name=":83" /> This trolley line crossed through the village, utilizing Northern Boulevard, Middle Neck Road, and Port Washington Boulevard.<ref name=":43" /><ref name=":12" /><ref name=":83" />

Additionally, the North Shore Line of the New York and North Shore Traction Company trolley line ran from Flushing to Roslyn, and connected with the Port Washington Line at the intersection of Middle Neck Road and Northern Boulevard.<ref name=":43" /><ref name=":12" /><ref name=":83" />

Furthermore, a New York and North Shore Traction Company trolley yard, known as the Roslyn Trolley Yard, existed at the northwestern corner of Northern Boulevard and Middle Neck Road, with one of the system's electrical substations being located adjacent to it.<ref name=":43" /><ref name=":83" />

Utility services

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A National Grid truck on Chestnut Road in 2020

Natural gas

National Grid provides natural gas to homes and businesses that are hooked up to natural gas lines in the Village of Flower Hill.<ref name=":38">{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref><ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref>

Power

PSEG Long Island provides power to all homes and businesses within the Village of Flower Hill, on behalf of the Long Island Power Authority.<ref name=":27" /><ref name=":38" /><ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref><ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref>

Sewage

Most places in Flower Hill are not connected to a sanitary sewer system – although there were failed plans in the 1970s to create a sewer district for much of northwestern Nassau County, which would have included Flower Hill in the second phase of the $122 million (1972 USD) project.<ref name=":80" /><ref>Template:Cite news</ref> As such, the majority of homes and businesses in Flower Hill rely on cesspools and septic systems.<ref name=":80" />

However, some portions of Flower Hill are connected to the sanitary sewers operated by the Port Washington Water Pollution Control District.<ref name=":12" /><ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref>

Trash collection

Trash collection services in Flower Hill are provided by Meadow Carting, under contract with the Village of Flower Hill.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref>

Water

The Village of Flower Hill is served by three water districts, which roughly correspond with the school district boundaries:<ref name=":12" /><ref name=":39">{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref><ref name=":40">{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref><ref name=":41">{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref>

Healthcare and emergency services

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St. Francis Hospital in 2023

Healthcare

Flower Hill is home to St. Francis Hospital, located on Port Washington Boulevard, at its intersection with Middle Neck Road.<ref name=":1" /><ref name=":8">{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref> St. Francis Hospital is regarded as one of the top heart care centers in the United States and is the only specialty designated cardiac center located within the State of New York.<ref name=":8" /> It is operated by Catholic Health Services of Long Island.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref>

Additionally, a GoHealth urgent care center is located in the Roslyn section of the village, on Northern Boulevard (NY 25A).<ref name=":31">{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref> This walk-in clinic is operated by Northwell Health.<ref name=":31" /><ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref>

Fire

The Village of Flower Hill is served by three fire districts:<ref name=":12" /><ref name=":33">{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref><ref name=":34">{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref><ref name=":35">{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref><ref name=":36">{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref>

  • The Manhasset–Lakeville Fire District – Serves most of the section of Flower Hill zoned for the Manhasset UFSD.<ref name=":33" /><ref name=":34" />
  • The Port Washington Fire District – Serves the section of Flower Hill zoned for the Port Washington UFSD – as well as some portions zoned for the Manhasset UFSD.<ref name=":35" />
  • The Roslyn Fire District – Serves the section of Flower Hill zoned for the Roslyn UFSD.<ref name=":36" /><ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation

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Police

The Village of Flower Hill is served by the Nassau County Police Department's 6th Precinct, with RMPs 607, 610, and 619 assigned as the patrol cars for the village.<ref name=":37">{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref><ref name=":79">{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref><ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref>

Landmarks

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The Sands-Willets Homestead, now home to the Cow Neck Peninsula Historical Society
  • The Flower Hill Cemetery – A historic cemetery located in the village; it was designated a Village of Flower Hill Historic Landmark in 2023.<ref name=":1" /><ref name=":43" /><ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation

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  • The Sands Barn – An old barn, dating back to the 17th century; it is operated by the Cow Neck Peninsula Historical Society and located at their museum in the village.<ref name=":43" /> It was designated as a Village of Flower Hill Historic Landmark on April 3, 2023.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation

|CitationClass=web }}</ref><ref name=":44">Template:Cite book</ref> It is designated as a Village of Flower Hill Historic Landmark, a New York State Landmark, and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.<ref name=":1" /><ref name=":43" /><ref name=":44" />

  • The Sands-Willets Homestead – One of the original farm houses to still be standing within Flower Hill. This building is now home to the Cow Neck Peninsula Historical Society, and is designated as a Village of Flower Hill Historic Landmark, a New York State Landmark, and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.<ref name=":1" /><ref name=":43" /><ref name=":44" /><ref name=":19">{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation

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  • The Hewlett-Munson-Williams House – Another original, surviving farm house located within the village.<ref name=":1" /><ref name=":43" /><ref name=":19" /><ref name=":48">{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation

|CitationClass=web }}</ref> This home is now part of Nassau County's 4-acre (1.6 ha) Elderfields Preserve, and is home to the Art Guild.<ref name=":1" /><ref name=":43" /><ref name=":48" /><ref name=":19" />

Notable people

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  • Perry Como – Singer, actor, and television personality. Como moved to Flower Hill in 1946.<ref>Template:Cite news</ref>
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  • Daniel Dorff – Classical composer and musician; grew up on Crabtree Lane.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation

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  • Frank Genese – Architect and Village Trustee; has served as Deputy Mayor since 2023.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation

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Over the years, scenes for several movies and television shows have been filmed in the Village of Flower Hill – including scenes for A Stranger Is Watching, Boardwalk Empire, Too Big to Fail, The Outcasts, and Billions.<ref name=":56">{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref><ref name=":57">Template:Cite news</ref><ref name=":86">Template:Cite news</ref><ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref> Additionally, scenes for a David Chase movie were filmed in a home on Bonnie Heights Road, and TruTV shot a show on tag sales in Flower Hill.<ref name=":56" /><ref name=":57" /><ref name=":86" />

See also

References

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